New school badge unveiled at Hillhead Primary community fun day

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A new school badge has been unveiled at Hillhead Primary School in Kilmarnock at their recent community fun day, Summer Safari.Councillor Elaine Cowan unveiled the new school badge which was designed by pupils in consultation with parents, carers and staff from the school.The old badge included a Davy Lamp, which was used by miners, and a pit wheel as the school was situated near the site of an old coal mine.

The children and young people explored their previous badge and thought carefully about what the badge meant to them and what they would like to change.The senior management team, led by acting Headteacher Stephen Spooner, shortlisted their favourite designs and consulted with the council’s graphic designer Jonathan Burn and graphics intern, Rachel Wherry.Jonathan and Rachel worked with the school to enhance the design, which will be used across the school and on uniforms from August.Councillor Elaine Cowan joined the Summer Safari with Provost, Jim Todd, and local members Councillors Maureen McKay and David Richardson.She said: “I was honoured to be asked to unveil Hillhead Primary School’s new school badge.

When designing the new badge the children and young people considered the values of the school – growth, kindness and pride; the location of their school and were encouraged to think creatively during the design process, which was led by our graphic designer Jonathan Burn and our intern Rachel Wherry.“The new design is wonderful and what a fantastic legacy the P7s are leaving for generations of Hillhead pupils.

Well done to everyone involved.“I would also like to thank acting Headteacher Stephen Spooner for making me, and my fellow elected members, feel so welcome at the Summer Safari and part of the Hillhead